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June 17, 2026, proved to be an unforgettable "Super Wednesday" for local families, as three major area high schools held their commencement ceremonies on the exact same evening.

Information from South Seattle College

Following the May 28 adoption of an updated Sound Transit 3 (ST3) System Plan, the agency is launching a series of community outreach efforts to guide the West Seattle Link Extension (WSLE) through its final desig

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has officially finalized the design for a new community park at 4723-4731 40th Ave SW and is currently soliciting construction bids.

A female bicyclist was killed in a collision with a truck  shortly after 7:30 AM near the Fauntleroy Ferry dock on Monday morning. Traffic in the area was blocked and was being diverted down Fauntleroy and then up Brace Point Road. 

The transformation of Alki Elementary School is reaching its final stages, with the project team officially announcing that move-in is scheduled to begin on July 6, 2026.

King County Metro officially ushered in the summer season today with a festive "Make it a Boat Day" launch event at Pier 50, featuring cultural exhibits, live music, and the unveiling of a new look for the Water Taxi.

On September 24, 2026, the local community will gather at The Hall at Fauntleroy for the 21st Annual Taste of West Seattle.

By Liz Steen

A routine afternoon at the Fauntleroy ferry terminal turned tragic on June 10 when Seattle Fire Department crews responded just after 3:00 p.m. to reports of a person in the water near the 4800 block of SW Barton Street